The Gods of Tango by Carolina de Robertis Fiction 367 pages First Published in July 2015 From Goodreads: From one of the leading lights of contemporary Latin American literature—a lush, lyrical, deeply moving story of a young woman whose passion for the early sounds of tango becomes a force of profound and unexpected change. February … Continue reading Book Review: The Gods of Tango
Goodreads Monday: Arabella of Mars
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Arabella of Mars … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Arabella of Mars
June Summary and July Preview
Half the year is gone. Where did it go? I want to know, because I feel like I haven't gotten nearly enough done. Take my Read the World Challenge, for example. In January, I planned to read 75 books by authors who were not from the US or the UK. I wanted to get a … Continue reading June Summary and July Preview
Top Five Friday: Top Five Works of World Literature
Though my 2018 Read the World Challenge isn't going so well, I've enjoyed most of the books I've read by authors from outside the US/UK. Discovering how other cultures tell stories and what elements of story they find important has opened my eyes to the varied and wonderful methods of storytelling. So without further ado, … Continue reading Top Five Friday: Top Five Works of World Literature
Book Review- The Palace of Illusions
The Palace of Illusions By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Fantasy/Mythology 360 pages First published in February 2008 From Goodreads: A reimagining of the world-famous Indian epic, the Mahabharat—told from the point of view of an amazing woman. Relevant to today’s war-torn world, The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, … Continue reading Book Review- The Palace of Illusions
Liebster Award
Danielle at Books, Vertigo & Tea recently nominated me for the Liebster Award! Danielle is a fantastic person who always has great reviews and thought provoking discussions about books and other bookish topics, so stop by her site and check it out! Thanks, Danielle! The Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you, provide a link … Continue reading Liebster Award
Goodreads Monday: An Unkindness of Ghosts
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! An Unkindness of Ghosts … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: An Unkindness of Ghosts
Sunday Sum-Up
At last! The heat wave broke! The Summer Solstice was downright chilly, and we had a week full of much-needed rain and cooler temperatures though my cat did not appreciate the thunderstorms. The mornings were perfect for reading, but I had to work and so I didn't get to enjoy them. Alas. On the bright … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
Top Five Friday: Top Five Diverse Reads From Before 1940
On my last visit to a particular bookish website, I took one of those "What Kind of Reader Are You" quizzes that I expected to be one of those silly personality tests you took when you were a kid, like, "What Mythical Animal Were You in a Past Life?" or "What Kind of Dog Would … Continue reading Top Five Friday: Top Five Diverse Reads From Before 1940
Goodreads Monday: Articulate While Black
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Articulate While Black: … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Articulate While Black
